I would like to redo my M15 port lights with new Lexan and was thinking I could use the existing ones as a template for the new ones. But I can't tell for sure until I remove them if they would actually lay flat or are slightly concave. It looks like what's entailed is removing all the screws and I suppose there is some silicone caulking / adhesive sealant underneath... Anyone know, or attempted this? thanks, Neil
Hi Niel, If the M15 port lights are the same/similar to those of the M17; when restoring our 1988 M17 I removed and rebedded the port lights. Ours are flat with a slightly beveled edge exterior-to-interior. I used clear silicone to re-bed them, as I believe that was what was originally used. Our port lights being Plexiglas I had to be careful as the silicone left an etching stain on the Plexiglas. Randy M17 Post Falls, ID On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM, <ndorf@surfbest.net> wrote:
I would like to redo my M15 port lights with new Lexan and was thinking I could use the existing ones as a template for the new ones. But I can't tell for sure until I remove them if they would actually lay flat or are slightly concave.
It looks like what's entailed is removing all the screws and I suppose there is some silicone caulking / adhesive sealant underneath...
Anyone know, or attempted this?
thanks, Neil
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They are undercut at 45 degrees, which we did on a router. If you have and are familiar with routers, get a carbide 45 degree bit and carefully make a pattern off the old one. I don't think you could cut one with a bandsaw; it would chip and fuzz up too much.. Have fun! jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <ndorf@surfbest.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:42 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Plexiglass / Lexan
I would like to redo my M15 port lights with new Lexan and was thinking I could use the existing ones as a template for the new ones. But I can't tell for sure until I remove them if they would actually lay flat or are slightly concave.
It looks like what's entailed is removing all the screws and I suppose there is some silicone caulking / adhesive sealant underneath...
Anyone know, or attempted this?
thanks, Neil
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